(adj.) not regular or consistent; different from what is ordinarily expected; undependable

Synonyms: irregular, inconsistent, unpredictable

Antonyms: steady, consistent, dependable

expulsion

(n.) the process of driving or forcing out

Synonyms: ejection, ouster, eviction

Antonyms: admittance, admission

feint

(n.) a deliberately deceptive movement; a pretense; (v.) to make a deceptive movement; to make a pretense of

Synonyms: (n.) trick, ruse, subterfuge, dodge, bluff

fodder

(n.) food for horses or cattle; raw material for a designated purpose

Synonyms: feed, provender

fortify

(v.) to strengthen, build up

Synonyms: reinforce, shore up

Antonyms: weaken, undermine, sap, impair

illegible

(adj.) difficult or impossible to read

Synonyms: unreadable, indecipherable, scribbled

Antonyms: readable, decipherable, distinct, clear

jeer

(v.) to make fun of rudely or unkindly; (n.) rude remark of derision

Synonyms: laugh at, mock, taunt

Antonyms: applause, plaudits, accolades

lucrative

(adj.) bringing in money; profitable

Synonyms: gainful, moneymaking

Antonyms: unprofitable, losing, in the red

mediocre

(adj.) average, ordinary, undistinguished

Synonyms: run-of-the-mill

Antonyms: exceptional, outstanding, distinguished

proliferate

(v.) to reproduce, increase, or spread rapidly

Synonyms: multiply, mushroom, burgeon

Antonyms: decrease, diminish, dwindle, slack off

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subjugate

(v.) to conquer by force, bring under complete control

Synonyms: subdue, vanquish, master

Antonyms: be conquered, submit, surrender

sully

(v.) to soil, stain, tarnish, defile, besmirch

Synonyms: pollute, taint, smear

Antonyms: cleanse, purify, decontaminate

tantalize

(v.) to tease, torment by teasing

Synonyms: tempt, lead on, make one's mouth water

Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill, gratify

terse

(adj.) brief and to the point

Synonyms: concise, succinct, crisp, short and sweet

Antonyms: verbose, wordy, diffuse, prolix

unflinching

(adj.) firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back

Synonyms: resolute, steadfast, unwavering

Antonyms: irresolute, wavering, vacillating

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